Reading Quiz: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

How does the author show that Tom is really a very clever boy?

• Tom hides in the closet to eat jam.

• Tom plays hookey but gets home before supper.

• Tom outsmarts Aunt Polly and escapes punishment.

• Tom lies to Aunt Polly about eating jam in the closet.

Which word would BEST describe Tom’s character as portrayed in this passage?

• patient

• mischievous

• respectful

• uncaring

What does Aunt Polly's gentle laugh in line (7) reveal about her character and her attitude toward her nephew, Tom?

• Tom has clearly driven her insane.

• She is never going to be able to understand Tom.

• Though she gets angry with him, she truly loves Tom.

• She needs to be more serious about disciplining Tom.

What does the fact that Tom has been eating jam against his Aunt's wishes reveal about his character?

• Tom has a weight problem and eats too many sweet foods.

• Tom likes getting caught when he's doing something wrong.

• Tom does whatever he can to drive his aunt completely crazy.

• Tom is full of mischief and trouble with a weakness for sweets.

Based on the descriptions of the setting, the story MOST LIKELY takes place on

• in a spacious house

• in a small house

• near the playground

• in a summer cottage